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How I Am Facing My Fears As A Venezuelan Immigrant

June 23, 2024 Chirley Lopez Immigration, Venezuela

My name is Chirley López. I am a 40-year-old immigrant studying in the English for Speakers of Other Languages program at Wolfson Campus. I immigrated from San Cristóbal, Venezuela in January fleeing the political instability in my homeland and hoping to continue my career as a defense lawyer. However,… Read the rest at our website.

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How Race And Politics Created Two Different Americas For Cubans And Haitians

January 10, 2024 Juan S. Gomez Immigration

Cuban and Haitian Americans have formed a fundamental part of South Florida’s culture since the mid-20th century. However, both groups face vastly unequal outcomes once they reach the land of opportunity due to an immigration policy that disproportionately benefits Cubans. Similar Stories, Different Outcomes After Fidel Castro consolidated power… Read the rest at our website.

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Approval Of SB 1718 Is An Attack On Human Dignity

May 11, 2023 Juan S. Gomez SB 1718, Immigration

Ron DeSantis is back at it again. The Florida governor, who has earned a controversial reputation for his stance on COVID-19 and education, has set his sights on another deeply contentious issue—immigration. Yesterday, DeSantis signed a comprehensive immigration bill, SB 1718, into law. It will negatively impact the lives… Read the rest at our website.

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MDC United Provides Support System For Undocumented Students

October 26, 2021 Ammy Sanchez Immigration

As a 12th grader at Miami Senior High School, Idalia Quinteros struggled to find a college that would offer her a scholarship. Despite having a 3.8 unweighted grade point average, the teen’s undocumented status proved to be problematic. Eventually, she found her way to the Honors College at Wolfson… Read the rest at our website.

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President Biden’s Proposed Immigration Bill Could Benefit Hundreds Of MDC Students

February 11, 2021 Kevin Boulandier Immigration, President Joe Biden

President Joe Biden proposed an immigration bill on Jan. 20—his first day in office—that if passed would significantly overhaul the nation’s immigration system. The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 could provide a pathway to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented immigrants, update the family-based and humanitarian systems and restructure… Read the rest at our website.

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Undocumented Immigrants Aren’t The Problem, Hate Is

December 13, 2019 Lucia Galeano Immigration, undocumented, immigrants

The United States has one of the most complicated immigration systems in the world. One often hears others say, “I stand with immigration, just not illegal immigration.” However, there are many misconceptions about undocumented immigrations in the U.S., including their social, political, and economic position. It is important that… Read the rest at our website.

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PeaceJam To Host SLAM At InterAmerican Campus

October 19, 2018 Abi Rios Leadership, Immigration, PeaceJam, SLAM, diversity

PeaceJam will host SLAM at InterAmerican Campus, 627 S.W. 27th Ave., on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year’s SLAM, a youth leadership conference, is based on immigration and diversity. There will also be panels, workshops, music and food. PeaceJam is a non-profit, international education program… Read the rest at our website.

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Private Prison Companies Put Profits Before People

October 5, 2018 Genesis Sotomayor Immigration, private prison

On Aug. 7, Dream Defenders, a civil rights organization based in Miami-Dade County, held a protest against GEO Group Inc., a privatized corrections corporation, at the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement center in Boca Raton, Florida. The protest manifested itself as a response to a cease and desist letter that… Read the rest at our website.

Student Stephanie Dovale painting on one the white sheets.

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Photo Briefing – April 18, 2017

April 13, 2017 The Reporter Staff Kendall Campus, Wolfson Campus, North Campus, Art, Immigration, D3 Conference

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American Versus Russian Immigration

February 24, 2017 Murad Abdullaev Immigration

In general, who are the immigrants in the United States today? Who in modern America decides whom Americans consider “fellow citizens,” and who should be expelled from the country? At first glance, the goal of strengthening national identity might appear plausible, but it’s necessary to dismiss President Donald J.… Read the rest at our website.

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